Premier League: Nicolas Jackson in the running for Player of the Month

Nicolas Jackson's performances in the Premier League during October have earned him a place among the nominees for Player of the Month.

Last Sunday, Nicolas Jackson featured in Aston Villa's 4-4 draw with Manchester United. The performance further underlined the Senegal international's excellent start to the season in Aston Villa colours. With six goals in his last six appearances in the Premier League, he is establishing himself among the most prolific forwards in English football and is coming off a particularly impressive October.

Jackson keeps up the pace

Nicolas Jackson has been on fire for Aston Villa since the start of the season. In October, the former Chelsea player found the net four times in four league appearances. Those stats make him one of the leading contenders for the Premier League Player of the Month award.

But to succeed September winner Pascal Groß, the Senegalese forward must see off other contenders, including Evanilson, who also has four goals in four matches. The competition is fierce, with other players also shining on English pitches.

They include Declan Rice, named Arsenal's best player for October, as well as Jan Paul Van Hecke, Ezri Konsa and Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.

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